Maarjamäe Castle — Attraction in Tallinn

Beautiful renovated castle by the sea built in the second hald of the 19th century by a Russian count from St Petersburg back when Tallinn was used by Russian nobility as a summer resort

The museum of history is a concept I've seen before: very heavy on the reading with exhibits meant to give hints as to how the people in that period lived. It's not bad, but if you are familiar with the history, or if you come from a former communist county you will have wasted your money essentially...

The curation is exemplary but they let in way too many people with children and the noise level is one of the highest I've ever experienced in a museum. Since it's heavy on the reading it's close to impossible to focus on the spot so I ended up taking pictures of the text. Unfortunately the info while useful to someone unfamiliar with the story wasn't that compelling for me

I did appreciate the fact that they include even contemporary events in the exhibition, giving the present a chance to shine as...

Build by Russian aristocrat Orlov. Another name is Orlov Castle. On the high sea coast with fantastic views to the Tallinn harbour and the city panoram. The entrance via nice stairways to the hill. There is Estonian History Museum located nowdays. Very nice refurbished buildings and sorroundings. New interactive and very interesting exposition. New Estonian Film Museum opened current year in new buildings. Fully recommended to see. Just do not trust the people in the ticket office that just two hours is to observe both museums. More or less realistic is 2,5...3 hours to historical part and up to 1,5 hours for Film Museum. Small tip for parents, there are big playing ground outside and very functional kids educational room inside the historical part. There are several wirkshop rooms in Film and History museums for groups and school classes. Old Soviet monuments exposition on the backyard of the castle. Selfie memory wth Stalin, Kalinin or Lennin you...

I recently visited Maarjamae Castle in Tallinn, Estonia and was absolutely blown away by the beauty and history of the place. The castle, which dates back to the 13th century, has been impeccably preserved and the guided tour provided a wealth of information about the castle's past and its role in Estonian history.

One of the highlights of the visit was getting to see the beautifully ornate interior of the castle, which has been restored to its former glory. The attention to detail in the restoration is truly impressive and really brings the castle to life.

In addition to the castle itself, the grounds are also worth exploring. The gardens are beautifully kept and provide a peaceful respite from the bustle of the city.

Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Maarjamae Castle for anyone visiting Tallinn. It's a truly special place that offers a glimpse into the past and is sure to be a highlight of any...